Memorial Day 2026
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, it is especially meaningful to take time this Memorial Day to honor the men and women of our nation’s military who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Join us on Monday, May 25, at 10 a.m. for our annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony.
If you are unable to join us in person, you can view a livestream of the ceremony here.
Our keynote speaker will be Ryan Manion, CEO of the Travis Manion Foundation. Ryan’s brother Travis, a U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant, gave his life on April 29, 2007, during his second deployment to Iraq. While on patrol searching for a suspected insurgent house in Fallujah, Travis, his fellow Marines, and Iraqi Army counterparts were ambushed. Travis led a counterattack, drawing fire away from his wounded comrades and allowing every other member of his patrol to survive. For his actions, he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor.
The Travis Manion Foundation works to unite communities to strengthen our nation by empowering Veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.
At the conclusion of our ceremony, there will be a time for audience members to honor a lost loved one, fellow servicemember, or acquaintance/friend in response to the prompt, “I will always remember …”
This act of remembrance is a powerful and moving part of our Memorial Day Ceremony. We invite you to come and share the name of a loved one who gave their life in service to our country.
This Memorial Day, let’s turn the National Veterans Memorial and Museum front lawn into a tribute of honor, gratitude, and remembrance.
Join us in honoring the service and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes by dedicating a flag with a donation of $25 or more.
With your contribution, you can submit your loved one’s name to be listed on the NVMM website to ensure the memories of our fallen heroes are never forgotten. Make a meaningful impact this Memorial Day by dedicating a flag at the NVMM.
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